EU MDR / IVDR
113 articles
EU MDR Technical File Deficiencies: Common NB Nonconformities
Guide to common EU MDR technical file deficiencies in Notified Body review, including clinical evidence gaps, risk management, PMS links, equivalence, and 2026/977 timelines.
Medical Device AI Bias Testing: Fairness Validation and Documentation
How to test AI-enabled medical devices for demographic bias, validate fairness statistically, document FDA and EU submissions, and monitor post-market performance.
Medical Device Cybersecurity Incident Response and Breach Reporting
Build a device cybersecurity response plan covering FDA 21 CFR 806, EU MDR vigilance, CISA timelines, containment, patient safety review, and coordinated disclosure.
Medical Device Design Verification Test Protocol Guide
Write and execute verification test protocols with clear scope, acceptance criteria, sample size rationale, results, and FDA, EU MDR, and ISO 13485 alignment.
Medical Device Cybersecurity Patch Management Guide (2026)
Plan regulated cybersecurity patch deployment for fielded devices under EU MDR, FDA Section 524B, and the Cyber Resilience Act, from triage to verified rollout.
EU Breakthrough Device (BtX) Designation: MDCG 2025-9 and EMA Pilot Guide
Guide to the EU BtX framework under MDCG 2025-9, covering eligibility, application steps, EMA pilot benefits, FDA comparisons, and IVD implications.
MedTech Europe MDR/IVDR 2.0 Position Paper: Proposed Changes
Analyze MedTech Europe's May 2026 MDR/IVDR position paper, including breakthrough and orphan pathways, cybersecurity, AI, IVDR concerns, and the legislative process.
EU AI Act Omnibus Amendment 2026: Medical Device Impact Guide
Explains the May 7, 2026 EU AI Act omnibus deal, product safety exemptions, revised timelines, and compliance actions for AI-enabled SaMD and IVDs.
EU Implementing Regulation 2026/977: Uniform Notified Body Requirements Under MDR and IVDR
Guide to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/977 for MDR and IVDR Notified Body assessments, including QMS rules, maximum timelines, clock stops, quotes, and recertification.
IVDR Class C Transition Deadline: What IVD Manufacturers Must Do Before May 26, 2026
Practical guide to the May 26, 2026 IVDR Class C deadline, covering Notified Body applications, the September 2026 agreement milestone, 2028 market access, and key pitfalls.
MDCG 2026 Updates: Classification, EMDN Codes, and Borderline Guidance
Practical guide to April 2026 MDCG updates on MDR/IVDR classification, EMDN v3/2026 codes, the Borderline Manual, and manufacturer compliance actions.
EU AI Act and MDR Single Evidence Matrix for AI Medical Devices
Guide to building one evidence matrix for AI medical devices under EU MDR and the EU AI Act, mapping Annex II/III files, ISO 14971 risks, PMS/PMCF, cybersecurity, data governance, and QMS evidence.
EUDAMED Bulk Upload Validation Error Playbook: Fix XML Rejections
Playbook for diagnosing EUDAMED bulk upload validation errors, including XSD failures, UDI mismatches, EMDN issues, certificate links, DTX codes, and pre-upload checks.
GB PMSR/PSUR Dual Reporting for EU and UK Medical Devices
Structure PMSR and PSUR reports for devices sold in the EU and Great Britain, covering data periods, MHRA format, GB content, FSCA links, and retention.
IVDR Companion Diagnostic Consultation File: NB-EMA/NCA Package Guide
Prepare an IVDR companion diagnostic consultation file for NB submission, covering EMA/NCA review, contents, performance evidence, drug label alignment, timing, and deficiency risks.
MDR Article 88 Trend Reporting: Statistical Thresholds and Workflow
How to set MDR Article 88 trend reporting thresholds, choose denominators, test significance, escalate severity, link CAPA, and align PMSR/PSUR outputs.
PMCF Survey Design: Evidence Level, Sample Size, Endpoints, and Bias Controls
Design EU MDR PMCF surveys that Notified Bodies accept, with sample frames, CER endpoint mapping, acceptance criteria, statistics, bias controls, and adverse event capture.
SSCP Notified Body Deficiency Response Pack for EU MDR
Playbook for responding to Notified Body SSCP deficiencies under EU MDR, covering response tables, clinical benefit wording, residual risk, readability, CER/IFU alignment, and EUDAMED readiness.
Global UDI Compliance Deadlines 2026 by Country
Track 2026 UDI compliance deadlines across the EU, Switzerland, Australia, China, Brazil, Singapore, and the US, with class rules and data requirements.
Swissdamed Mandatory July 2026: Swiss Device Registration and UDI Guide
Guide to Switzerland swissdamed mandatory registration from July 1, 2026, covering UDI uploads, Product Module, CH REP duties, M2M, grace periods, and triggers.